ASIC Issues Warning Against Aurum Foundation
Aurum Foundation has been placed under a securities fraud warning by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
The regulator added Aurum Foundation to its Investor Alert List on June 22, 2026, after identifying concerns about its financial service activities.
ASIC warned that Aurum Foundation may be promoting or offering financial services to Australian consumers without proper approval.
Aurum Foundation Not Licensed in Australia
ASIC confirmed that Aurum Foundation does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) or an Australian credit licence.
The platform is also not authorised by any licensed financial service provider in Australia.
The warning highlights that users should remain cautious when dealing with unlicensed investment platforms.
ASIC Identifies Aurum Foundation Website
The Australian regulator specifically mentioned the website domain “aurum-foundation.com” in its official warning.
ASIC stated that the platform may be targeting Australian consumers despite not meeting local financial service requirements.
Aurum Foundation Launch and Leadership Details
Aurum Foundation reportedly launched in Dubai during mid-2024.
In February 2025, Bryan Benson joined the project as CEO and became the public representative of the company.
Benson, who is based in Dubai, has been associated with the promotion of Aurum Foundation internationally.
Aurum Foundation Gains Global Website Traffic
According to SimilarWeb data, Aurum Foundation’s website recorded around 472,000 monthly visits by May 2026.
The platform received traffic from several countries, including:
- United States — 20%
- Greece — 14%
- Netherlands — 11%
- Switzerland — 10%
- Belgium — 9%
The growing traffic shows increased global interest in the platform.
Shane Morand’s Role in Aurum Foundation Promotion
Aurum Foundation’s promotion in the United States has reportedly been supported by Shane Morand, the company’s Chief Network Development Officer.
Morand is a former co-founder of Organo Gold and later became involved in several crypto-related projects.
His previous involvement in crypto promotions has attracted criticism from industry observers.
Aurum Foundation Faces Multiple Regulatory Warnings
Australia is not the only country raising concerns about the Aurum Foundation.
The platform has reportedly received warnings from regulators in:
- Russia
- Nigeria
- New Zealand
- Greece
France added Aurum Foundation to its fraud blacklist on June 12, 2026.
Poland’s Financial Supervision Authority also reportedly forwarded suspected banking fraud concerns linked to Aurum Foundation to prosecutors in June 2026.
Final Thoughts
The increasing number of regulatory warnings has raised concerns about Aurum Foundation’s operations.
Investors should research financial platforms carefully and verify regulatory approvals before making investment decisions.
